1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1985 Mazda 323 and 1985 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mazda 323 | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | 323 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1070 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |